Engineering Technician IIIWork Mode: OnsiteLocation: Onsite - Kohler, WIShift: 3rd Shift 6pm - 6am (Sunday - Thursday)The Engineering Technician III – Glass Production supports the development, control, and optimization of glass and enamel manufacturing processes within an Enamel Shop environment. This role combines hands‑on technical execution, process monitoring, and data‑driven problem solving to support glass smelting, frit preparation, enameling quality, and environmental control systems. Working under general direction, the employee assists engineers and technical leaders to ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient production.ResponsibilitiesMonitor glass melters, material batching systems, frit prep systems, and control room interfaces.Maintain batching processes as needed to ensure correct material formulation.Monitor and adjust the smelter to ensure proper glass flow and composition while maintaining environmental parameters.Respond to alarms, ECS conditions, and process deviations.Perform smelter start‑up, ramping, hot hold, shutdown, and changeovers.Collect, analyze, and trend production and quality data.Generate reports supporting engineering decisions and continuous improvement.Maintain accurate testing and batch records.Execute enameling and glass quality tests including flow button, thermal expansion, opacity, color, and visual appearance testing.Prepare, test, and qualify incoming frits, pigments, and glass batches.Support batch formulation, standard flow powder preparation, and smelting operations.Troubleshoot glass and enamel defects using process and quality data.Assist with equipment installation, inspection, calibration, and troubleshooting issues.Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.Monitor environmental control systems (NOx, baghouse, scrubber, dust collection) and report findings.Follow all safety procedures and promote a safe work environment.Continuous Improvement & CollaborationSupport engineering trials, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and environmental teams.Direct Union associations when supervisor is not present.Skills / RequirementsPost‑secondary technical education or equivalent experience preferred.1+ year of relevant technical or manufacturing experience.Experience in glass, enamel, ceramics, coatings, or chemical processing environments preferred.This position operates in a manufacturing and industrial environment with exposure to heat, glass materials, machinery, and process control systems. Frequent walking up and down stairs, occasional use of PIV equipment, and use of PPE with adherence to safety standards are required.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.The hourly range for this position is $28.15 - $42.25, depending on candidate qualifications and work location. Benefits, including day‑one coverage, are provided from the first day on the job.Equal Opportunity / Affinity Statement: The company recruits, hires, and promotes qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the recruitment process. The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr